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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.25, 632.47 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.25, 632.47 and 310.93 is: 429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.25 : 632.47 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.25/632.47 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.25x = 632.47 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.25x = 196,653.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,653.90/458.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.14

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